A Message from the Lord Lieutenant of Devon

05 June 2020

Dear All at SSAFA Devon,

We have been standing together each Thursday to acknowledge and reflect on the key workers who are doing so much in our hospitals, care homes and other front-line services on which we all rely. There are also many volunteers who are also carrying out critical work with charities and local community organisations around the County and helping those in need.

It is hard to single out everyone at this stage of the pandemic and I have to rely on my contacts and, in particular, on my Deputy Lieutenants for news of the great work that is being done throughout the County which I can report back to the Queen as her representative in Devon. I have however been informed of the very positive impact that SSAFA Devon on our veterans and their families in the local community. The work you are doing is effective, timely and shows utter dedication and commitment, and I wanted you to know that it is recognised.

These are immensely difficult times, but across Devon it has been heartening to see how our communities have risen to the challenges we have all faced. These challenges are likely to be with us for some time ahead, but I am certain we will get through them with the spirit and sense of teamwork your organisation has so superbly displayed. You are doing the most amazing job: please continue to do all you can.

Yours sincerely

David Fursdon

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Devon